🍬 What's the most popular candy in the world?

When it comes to candy, everyone has their favorite. Some like chocolate, others prefer gummies or fruity flavors. But if we look at sales worldwide, some clearly stand out.

The Most Popular Candy: M&M's

Created by Mars, Incorporated in 1941, M&M's are generally considered the best-selling candy in the world. These small, colorful chocolates are distributed in over 100 countries.

Their success comes from three things: taste, fun colors, and especially a sugar shell that prevents the chocolate from melting in your hand — this was the original selling point, conceived for soldiers.

Today, they are available in classic chocolate, peanut, crispy, caramel, and peanut butter versions.

Other Very Popular Candies

Haribo Goldbears

The famous gummy bears are probably the most well-known gummy candy in the world, created in 1922.

Skittles

Colorful and fruity, loved for their intense flavors and famous slogan: Taste the Rainbow.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes it an undeniable classic in North America.

KitKat

With its chocolate and crispy wafer, it's one of the best-selling chocolates in the world — and the one with the most regional variations.

What about you?

The most popular candy in the world won't necessarily be your favorite. Some like sour candies, others gummies, chocolates, or even extremely spicy candies. That's exactly what makes the aisle interesting.

Where to find them in Quebec?

At Jujubes et Chocolats, we stock global classics — but especially their imported versions that you don't see here: American sizes, Japanese editions, European flavors.

We are at Galeries Saint-Hyacinthe (entrance no. 2). Delivery across Canada — free from $55 — and free in-store pickup, with no minimum purchase.